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The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-05-18 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Franklin Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Franklin Farmers Market is a True Tennessee Farmers Market!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
The non-profit FFM believes that local family farms can remain successful with support from the market to stay productive. Productive family farms are important to both the economic and environmental structures of Middle Tennessee communities and the Franklin Farmers Market is working to ensure the future of farming in Tennessee.
Artisans
While the Franklin Farmers Market is the home of real farmers, it is also the place for eclectic offerings from local artists and craftsmen. Come out to the market and meet Middle Tennessee’s best artisans who specialize in such crafts as original photography and paintings, hand turned woodwork, one of a kind pottery and handcrafted jewelry. It’s a diverse mix of local artisans, making the Franklin Farmers Market the spot for unique artworks, crafts and gifts.
Events and Festivals
The Franklin Farmers Market holds many events and festivals throughout the year, too! Their Pardoning of the Turkey event is a family favorite event! Another family favorite event is when Santa visits the market each December! The Franklin Strawberry Festival offers a lot of strawberries, of course! You will also find fun activities and games for kids and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! The festival is great fun for all ages! The Tomato Festival celebrates summer’s favorite veggie with heirloom tomato tastings, plus a lot of fun games for the kids! The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a fun day for the whole family, too! Enjoy games for kids and adults, including the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. There will also be wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon to enjoy!

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

The Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market. The summer season of the market is May through October every Saturday 8am – 1pm. The winter season of the market is November through April with hours of 9am – 12noon.

Nolensville Farmers Market
2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Nolensville Farmers Market, 7248 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Summer 2024 Nolensville Farmers Market
The Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market, open on Saturday mornings at the Historic Nolensville School. The NFM Board takes pride in bringing fresh, local food to Nolensville while supporting local farmers and artisans. You will find all kinds of organic or naturally grown produce, several varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, crafts and food trucks! With music in the background, the Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a great place to stop and pick up your groceries, grab a bite to eat and meet your neighbors. You’re sure to see a friendly face or two.

Fast Franklin Car Show
2024-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | 308 Events, 308 Mallory Station Road, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Franklin’s premier car show every third Saturday of the month!

Fast Franklin is the premier car show in Middle Tennessee. Mark your calendars for the third Saturday of the month for all of 2024! We hope to see everyone and the fastest cars Middle Tennessee has to offer. All vehicles are welcome whether it be an exotic or a project car and this event is completely free to the public. You aren’t going to want to miss it! Bring the family, refreshments and fresh Tiny Little Donuts made on site and are free to everyone that attends. Presented by EuroFix and AutoFix.

The Movie Gang Presents: The Wizard Of OZ!
2024-05-17 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Somewhere over the rainbow isn’t as far away as you think! The Movie Gang is bringing Oz BACK to The Franklin Theatre in downtown Franklin, on Friday, MAY 17th! Our Wizard of Oz Sing along, Eat Along, Interactive night was so fun we HAVE to do it again! Follow Dorothy down the yellow brick road! Watch this legendary film Movie Gang style! Sing along, quote along, and experience interactive surprises during the movie! With a fully decorated theatre and surprise lighting during the film, you’ll remember this night forever! Doors are at 6 pm so make sure you get there early to get a photo with Dorothy! We will also be giving out free lollipops (courtesy of the lollipop guild) and instructions on when to eat them! Plus other fun qoute along moments! Bring the whole family! There’s no place like the Movie Gang at the Franklin Theatre!

Nolensville Food Truck Festival
2024-05-17 17:00 - 21:00 | The Church at Nolensville, 7388 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Food Trucks and family fun! Come out and grab some eats, tailgate and support the Nolensville Farmers Market on May 17, 2024, 5-9 PM !
The Phunky Funnel Cake
Gramma’s Hands Sweetery
Tikiz of Greater Nashville
Pivot Foods
Kettle Classic
Rollin Thai
Trugrits food truck
2 girls N a Hot Dog
PHAT PIZZA
Nash Kebab
The Pepper Pott
Rollin Thai
Moosic City Ice Cream
Smokin Buttz
M & M Plus food truck
NUJO Super Brew (‘Dolly!’)
Uncle Buds
kaylee’s lemonade

Touch A Truck
2024-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Jim Warren Park, 705 Boyd Mill Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
City of Franklin Parks presents: Touch A Truck
Trucks, equipment, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes will gather at Jim Warren Park where children of all ages, with parent supervision, will be welcome to touch, climb-on, and explore these amazing pieces of equipment. Fire trucks, police cars, tractors, back hoes, tow trucks, and more! “No Horn Hour” will be from 5pm-6pm for the little ones! Music, games and fun will also be available at this free family event. Food will also be available for purchase from food trucks. For more information please email Janey.mason@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103.

Tea in the Trees
2024-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Join us as we serve a traditional English Style Tea in our picturesque Orchard in Nolensville! Custom blended hot tea and traditional tea sandwiches are just the beginning. You will be seated privately in between rows of fruit trees. Enjoy the sights and sounds of our unique grounds. There is nothing else like us in Middle Tennessee so grab the white gloves, buy the new dress, bring the ladies (little ladies are welcome!) and get ready for this lovely experience.

Historic Walking Tour – Franklin and The Factory
2024-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Welcome to The Factory! Join our staff historian on a stroll through The Factory’s halls and learn about our industrial past, the people who worked here, and the products they made, as well as how a former stove works turned bedding manufacturing plant came to be one of Franklin’s favorite landmarks. We’ll cover 94 years of history in 50 minutes while showing you some of the shops, restaurants, and events you can enjoy today!
This tour will split time between indoor and outdoor stops and will take place rain or shine. We advise you to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress accordingly for the weather. Tours take place twice a month May – October. Holiday dates will be announced in the Fall!
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your guide at The Skylight, located just inside the front entrance in The Grand Hall.
For questions or private reservations, please reach out to Carris at 615-791-1777 or ccampbell@holladayproperties.com.

Studio Tenn Presents: Cabaret
2024-05-16 19:00 - 2024-05-19 14:00 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Studio Tenn Presents: Cabaret – May 9 – 19, 2024
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome…to Cabaret! Our 23-24 Season closes with one of the most successful and poignant musicals of all time. The award-winning musical is brought to life through the transformation of Studio Tenn’s Turner Theater into a moody and seductive Kit Kat Club. Kander and Ebb’s legendary musical is about a British cabaret singer, Sally Bowles, American writer Cliff Bradshaw, and a leering and flamboyant Emcee, set among the decadence of 1929 Berlin. Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expat’s as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. As mounting fears and uncertainty rise outside the club, life inside grows more and more beautiful.
Musical numbers include “Willkommen”, “Cabaret”, “Don’t Tell Mama”, and “Maybe This Time”.
May 16 – 7 PM
May 17 – 7 PM
May 18 – 2 PM and 7 PM
May 19 – 2 PM

2024 Franklin Rodeo
2024-05-16 19:00 - 2024-05-18 19:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Franklin Rodeo is an indoor rodeo in Franklin, Tennessee, held at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park. The “bucks” start here every night at 7:00 PM and there’s fun for all ages! From fabulous food to fashion to farm equipment, it’s much more than a rodeo! You’ll find everything from a sit down supper to strawberry shortcake at the Franklin Rodeo. Serving starts at 5:30 nightly! There’s also plenty to do at the Rodeo! Western wear and toys, pony rides, vendor shopping, Cantina cocktails and music (21+), bull riding electric style, meet Rowdy and more!
May 16, 17, and 18, 2024
7:00 PM Each night
Gates open at 5:30 PM
About the Franklin Rodeo
Founded in 1949, the Franklin Rodeo brings over 18,000 screaming fans year after year. It is one of the longest running family events in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi! Enjoy rodeo competition events, kids events, specialty acts, and a lot of family fun at the Franklin Rodeo!

Uncle Nearest at Carne Mare
2024-05-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Carne Mare Nashville, 300 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Carne Mare, in partnership with Uncle Nearest Distillery, is hosting an intimate four-course dinner during Tennessee Whiskey Week on Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. James Beard Award-Winning Chef Andrew Carmellini and Uncle Nearest’s Master Distiller Victoria Butler are teaming up to create an experiential dinner featuring whiskey expressions, including their newly released Black Label Single Barrel, paired with signature Italian-American dishes like Wagyu Beef Tartare, Mezzi Rigatoni and Filet Rossini. To further marry the two premiere brands, guests will enjoy Carne Mare’s new tableside cocktail, the Sicilian Manhattan, featuring Uncle Nearest’s 100 Proof Straight Rye. Spots are limited, so don’t wait to book your reservation for a memorable evening!

Patina Home & Garden Presents Home Food Preservation with Chelsea J. O'Leary
2024-05-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Patina Home & Garden, 4149 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
This Home Food Preservation Workshop, taught by author and canning expert Chelsea J. O’Leary, will increase your confidence, intuition, and independence when preserving fruits and vegetables. The workshop takes place at Brooke Giannetti’s Patina Home & Garden in Leiper’s Fork, TN.
This workshop is a greeting into the world of canning, pickling, and preserving. Join Chelsea at Patina Home and Garden to further understand home food preservation and the ways it deepens our relationship with ourselves and our food.
The aim of Introduction to Home Food Preservation is to understand the key concepts of canning, pickling, and preserving. We define, compare, and contrast the three major themes of home food preservation. We review scientific concepts such as heat, pressurization, pH, and why they matter, as well as safety and organization.

Ladies Night Wine Tasting
2024-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Board Room Charcuterie Wine Bar, 1001 Westhaven Blvd., Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Andrew Brewer for a ladies night at The Board Room! Andrew will guide you through 4 delicious wines, touching on the story of each wine while you savor every tantalizing sip. You can add on a small plate to pair with your tasting for an additional fee. Afterwards, there will be live music for you to enjoy!

Down-in-the-Dirt Family Night: Franklin Rodeo Kick-Off Party
2024-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Rodeo FREE Kick-Off Party – Lots of Great Family Fun!
It’s a down-in-the-dirt FREE Kick-Off Party! Come celebrate the rodeo in Franklin and get down-in-the-dirt with a whole lot of fun thrown in! FREE! Lots of family fun! So Come on Out!
This is the Franklin Rodeo’s annual rodeo kick-off party and here are some things you’ll get to “experience”… Enjoy kids activities, Roping, Stick Horses, shopping, food trucks, rodeo queens and longhorns, cowboy autographs, pony rides, Petting Zoo, Behind the Chute” tours and mechanical bull roping and more!
Down-in-the-Dirt Family Night: Franklin Rodeo Kick-Off Party, May 15, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park.
About the Franklin Rodeo
Founded in 1949, the Franklin Rodeo brings over 18,000 screaming fans year after year. It is one of the longest running family events in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi! The Franklin Rodeo is an indoor rodeo, held rain or shine, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park.

Live Music at Hilton Garden Inn Brentwood
2024-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Brentwood, 217 Centerview Dr., Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come join us for live music in our Garden Grille restaurant and bar! The set will be solo acoustic covering folk, country, and all of your favorite hits.

Redbird Common
2024-05-14 19:30 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Redbird Common is a writers-in-the-round music series consisting of exclusively CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) artists and songwriters sharing their songs and the stories behind them.

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-05-14 19:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us every Tuesday for trivia at The Skylight Bar hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia! Located inside The Factory at Franklin in historic downtown Franklin, grab a delicious drink or two while playing trivia with your friends or family!
About The Skylight Bar
The Skylight Bar, an innovative bar and event space, located in the Grand Hall of The Factory at Franklin. Conveniently situated at 230 Franklin Road in the heart of downtown Franklin, Tennessee, The Skylight Bar continues to be the perfect locale for creating lasting memories with the community, hosting events and more.

Singo! Music Bingo
2024-05-14 18:30 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Tired of boring old Bingo, where some dry personality simply calls out numbers? Come try the next generation of the classic game- where karaoke meets bingo! Join Andrea as she plays snippets of songs with a theme and sing along as you look for the title on your game board. Don’t worry if you are not good with lyrics- she’ll announce all the titles, so you don’t miss a beat! Prizes for each round will be given and even better, it is FREE to play! Bring your friends, enjoy a cocktail or slushie and take in the beautiful views of our orchard grounds. Singo occurs every second Tuesday of the month from May through September and the theme changes each month, so no two games are ever the same!

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-05-13 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience a night of uproarious fun with Oddity Improv’s clean-ish improv show at The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, every Monday!
Oddity Improv is a non-profit theatre company on a mission to empower and build confidence through the joy of improv and sketch-comedy. Expect the unexpected as we deliver unique performances, and stay tuned for the thrill of surprise guest stars!
$18 Online, $23 at the door.
The Mockingbird Theatre @ The Factory in Franklin
Show is recommended for Ages 13+
Bar opens at 6, Doors open at 7, Show starts @ 7:30 pm, see you there!
https://oddityimprov.com/shows

TN Whiskey Week at The Factory at Franklin
2024-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us May 13, 2024 to enjoy a sneak peek of Saffire Restaurant’s new menu paired with the finest whiskeys from Nashville Barrel Company.
We are celebrating TN Whiskey Week at The Factory at Franklin with a special event in Liberty Hall.
Returning Factory favorite, Saffire Restaurant, is giving us a sneak peek of their upcoming menu via a three course meal paired with whiskey from Nashville Barrel Company and a live performance by Charles “Wigg” Walker!
Click here to learn more!

Bridges Golf Scramble
2024-05-13 11:30 | Temple Hills Country Club, 6376 Temple Rd., Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Make plans to join Bridges Domestic Violence Center for their 15th Annual Golf Scramble in Franklin on May 13, 2024! At this event, we’ll provide lunch, an afternoon of golf on a beautiful course, dinner, drinks, prizes, and much more! All proceeds will go to support the mission, shelter, and programs at Bridges Domestic Violence Center.
11:30 am Registration and Lunch | 1:00 pm Shotgun Start.

TN Voices 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
2024-05-13 11:00 | Old Natchez Country Club, 115 Gardengate Dr., Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
TN Voices (TNV) is hosting its 4th annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Old Natchez Country Club in Franklin, TN, to raise funds to provide more Tennesseans with free mental health care and to increase awareness of the importance of mental health.
Golfers can play in groups of up to four and enjoy activities like 18 holes of championship golf, complimentary range balls, a delicious lunch and dinner, an awards reception after golf, a silent auction, and premium gifts and prizes! Registration forms can be found online and must be completed and submitted by Friday, May 3, 2024.
If you have any questions about this event or sponsorships, please contact Melanie Cave at melanie.cave@tnvoices.org or call (615)-269-7751

Franklin Tomorrow’s FrankTalks: Emergency Medical Services
2024-05-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Columbia State Community College – Williamson Campus, 1228 Liberty Pike, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
On Monday, May 13, join us for Franklin Tomorrow’s monthly FrankTalks program to talk about the Emergency Medical Services provided by Williamson Health.
FrankTalks will be held at Columbia State Community College, 1228 Liberty Pike, in the administration building. A monthly event, we start at 9 a.m. with a 30-minute coffee social, followed at 9:30 a.m. with an hour-long program.
Experience firsthand the innovative lifesaving technologies aboard Williamson Health ambulances, witness their seamless integration within the county and the 911 system, and learn about the new state-of-the-art Emergency Room. Additionally, we’re honored to host a representative from the American Heart Association who will enlighten the audience on the fundamental principles of CPR—empowering everyone with life-saving skills until help arrives. Also joining us will be Blood Assurance, the sole provider of blood products for Williamson Health.
FrankTalks is presented by Renasant Bank and our sustaining partners, Williamson Health and Atmos Energy.
Thank you to Lyon Leadership Group, our local McDonald’s franchisee for coffee for the event and to our host, Columbia State Community College.

Mother’s Day, Mommy & Me Paint Party
2024-05-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Pinot’s Palette Franklin, 103 International Dr, Unit 100, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Mother’s Day, Mommy & Me Paint Party – Pinot’s Palette Franklin
Join us for Mother’s Day fun! No art experience required. You will be guided step-by-step by one of our local artists. All paintings are customizable.

Mother's Day Brunch at The Restaurant at W Nashville
2024-05-12 10:00 - 14:00 | W Nashville, 300 12th Ave S., Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a festive brunch buffet at The Restaurant at W Nashville. For $65++, guests can experience an extensive buffet with offerings including a prime rib carving station, overflowing seafood display, fresh pastries, classic hot breakfast items, assorted meats, cheese, crudité and more. Guests can also opt in to build your own Bloody Mary or free flowing mimosa specials. Enjoy live music and service from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit Resy to book your reservation now.

Drift Nashville - Bring Your Mom to the Pool Day
2024-05-12 08:00 - 20:00 | Drift Nashville Boutique Hotel, 10 Interstate Dr., Nashville, TN, 37213, United States
Drift Nashville is hosting a Bring Your Mom to the Pool Day, perfect for those looking for laid-back fun in the sun to celebrate.
Recently opened in the heart of East Nashville, Drift invites you to Bring Your Mom to the Pool this Sunday, May 12th, 2024. Find warm breezes and refreshing cocktails to celebrate the day, relax, and spoil Mom. Enjoy specialty drinks from Poolside and snack on Alebrije’s carnitas tacos, streak tostados, churros and much more while you soak up the sun surrounded by loungers, daybeds, and cabanas. The special Mother’s Day pass is $50 for 2 people and includes amenities such as lounge chairs (first come, first served), poolside service with food and drinks available for purchase, towel service, changing rooms with showers, complimentary Wi-Fi, and self-parking.
Sunday, May 12th, 2024, All day. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via Resort Pass.

Mother’s Day Picnic in the Orchard
2024-05-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Celebrate Mom, Auntie, Grandma, or any other special woman in your life and everything she has done for you! Show her how special she is by inviting her to a picnic in Nolensville at Morning Glory Orchard. This is an intimate event with only 12 tables scattered across our 10-acre farm. We nestle each private table in the rows of trees and will serve a gourmet charcuterie box, cider slushies, fresh fruit, fruit-infused water and more. We supply everything you need for an enjoyable celebration so all you need to do is show up!

Bubbles & Blooms Mother’s Day Event
2024-05-11 16:00 - 23:55 | The Board Room Charcuterie Wine Bar, 1001 Westhaven Blvd., Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate your mother for Mother’s Day in Franklin, join us for Bubbles & Blooms on May 11th! Enjoy a bubbly flight, a delicious dessert, and a small bouquet to take home! Cost is $40 per person, reservations are required.

Mom and Me Paint Class - Sunflower Painting
2024-05-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
WCPR – Mom and Me Paint Class – Sunflower Painting
This Mother’s Day, create a lasting memory and bond with your child (or children) over a stunning double or triptych painting! Work together to create a painting on two or three separate canvases designed to hang on your wall together!
This is perfect for Moms and kids looking for a unique bonding experience.
No prior experience is necessary! This class is open to all levels, from beginners to experienced artists who want to refine their skills. Our instructor will guide you through the process step-by-step, providing helpful tips and tricks.
All materials for the class will be provided by the instructor. Find event registration information at the link below.

Your Pet Portraits in Acrylics
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Your Pet Portraits in Acrylics | WCPR Franklin Recreation Complex
Come create an homage to your favorite furry friend in this pet portrait class in Franklin! Your pet will be honored on a 9×12 canvas, using acrylics.
After registering for class, please email the picture of the pet you would like to paint to instructor Joan Wilkes at Joanwilkesart@gmail.com. She will need a few days before the class to transfer your photo outlines to your 9×12 canvas.
All materials provided. Age 12 +
Pre-registration is required; limited spacing is available.
